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Tribe Transitions: Meet the Team
Parent & Family Programs Webinar Series May 7, 2020 7 PM EST
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Tribe Transitions: Meet the Team Parent & Family Programs - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Tribe Transitions: Meet the Team Parent & Family Programs - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Tribe Transitions: Meet the Team Parent & Family Programs Webinar Series May 7, 2020 7 PM EST Thank you for joining! The presentation will begin soon 2 FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE 3 Who are we? Lauren Garrett Terry Fassanella Director
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FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE
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Who are we?
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Lauren Garrett
Director First Year Experience
Terry Fassanella
Assistant Director First Year Experience
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Why do we exist?
- University transitions can be:
- Complex
- Overwhelming
- Exciting!
- Your student's success is important to us –
from orientation to graduation.
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Introduce & Welcome Foster Relationships Cultivate Curiosity Support Life Skills Peer Leader Opportunities
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What does this mean?
- Consistent, On-Going Communication
- Tribe Guide!
- Welcome Events, Meet-Ups & Orientation
- Essential First-Year Initiatives
- Find Your Experience
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PARENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS
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Who are we?
Mark Sikes
Vice Dean for Student Success
Heather Deere
Assistant Director Parent & Family Programs
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Why do we exist?
- This is a transition for you, too!
- Your student's success is important to us.
- From day one, through commencement,
we are here.
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Goals of the Program
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Create
Create opportunities for meaningful involvement with the campus community
Inform and Educate
Inform and educate parents and families about valuable resources, critical issues and topics relevant to student success
Connect
Connect parents and families with one another
Welcome
Welcome parents and families to the Tribe
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What does this mean?
- Consistent Communication
- Welcome Events & Orientation
- Online Community
- Family Weekend
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Stay Connected
- Email - families@wm.edu
- Facebook - join the group!
- Download – W&M Mobile
- Accounts to Follow:
– www.facebook.com/wmfamilies – www.facebook.com/FYEatWM – @wm_families (Instagram) – @wmfye (Instagram)
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Upcoming Webinars
Pre-Orientation Programs
Tuesday May 12th
Student Accessibility Services
Thursday May 21st
Meal Plans & More
Thursday June 18th
Academic Advising & Course Registration
Tuesday June 23rd
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